SUSSEX While he says he's a long way from making any announcements, Sussex businessman Robert MacLeod admits he's been giving some thought to declaring his candidacy for leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. He's been provincial party president since last October.

PENOBSQUIS Residents near the site of a new potash mine should feel or hear very little when blasting begins in the next week or two.

WARDS CREEK Police believe alcohol was a factor in two serious collisions on the weekend, one of which was fatal.

Curtis Emile Ellis, 27, received a 12 month suspended sentence and a $600 fine at sentencing June 16 in Hampton Provincial Court.

June Teakles and her grandchildren, four-year-old Jacob and 19-month Lauryn, were colorful "critter" entrants in the Penobsquis Family Fun Day parade June 14.

SUSSEX Nov. 22, 2007, began as a normal day, but it became anything but in a matter of seconds.

SUSSEX With their hand on a Bible, seven councillors and the mayor promised to uphold the office to which they had been elected with diligence, faithfulness and impartially.

Emily MacLeod, Josh Snyder, Bret Baxendale and Kailey Shanks and their classmates at Sussex Regional High School were on their way to the first graduation event of the week, the baccalaureate service Sunday evening at the Sussex Wesleyan Church. Here they are seen crossing the Castle Bridge on Main Street. Prom is tonight, followed by a banquet Wednesday and the graduation ceremony Thursday.

SUSSEX CORNER Police are actively investigating a complaint in relation to a local home and school association bank account.

SAINT JOHN In the wake of a judge's decision overturning the province's elimination of early French immersion this fall, New Brunswickers may not know whether the axe is still falling until Aug. 5.

SHEPODY Teenagers celebrating the end of exams ended the day in the hospital after a crash on the Creek Road Friday.